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Turning Commercial R...
Supply and demand for solar energy are both at unprecedented levels, which should give us all hope f....
How to Mitigate Temp...
It is mandatory that solar power plants remain connected to power grids for a certain period to supp....
Steer Clear of IRA R...
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is arguably the most significant piece of renewable energy legis....
Battery Energy Stora...
Battery energy storage systems are a great way for manufacturing facilities to reduce costs and even....

CURRENT ISSUE


Lessons Learned: The first case of heavy maintenance on floating wind
The Kincardine floating wind farm, located off the east coast of Scotland, was a landmark development: the first commercial-scale project of its kind in the UK sector. Therefore, it has been closely watched by the industry throughout its installation....
Automatic Transfer Switches: Ensuring safety, reliability, and minimal downtime
An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is a means of transferring power between a primary electrical power source and an alternative source (such as a generator) in the event of power failure. Automatic Transfer Switches are critical for the smooth, cons....
Why Monitoring Blade Bearings is Crucial
Pressing real-world issues are faced by wind turbine operators. Among them, the integrity of wind turbine bolted connections at the blade bearing stands out as a critical concern. The role of condition monitoring systems for blade bearings (CMBB) eme....
The new application accessory for the SPC4 Fastener System will further allow field users to port and aggregate fastener health data from an....
Wright now offers a revamped line of high-quality, American-made screwdrivers designed for professional tradesmen. Featuring rugged handles ....
XL Specialized Trailers has new options for the XL Guardian 110 Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer, a standardized construction tr....
Built to thrive on tough job-sites, KEEN Utility’s Camden work boot provides rugged capability without weighing wearers down. Product high....

Turning Commercial Rooftops into Community Solar Resources
Supply and demand for solar energy are both at unprecedented levels, which should give us all hope for our shared clean energy future. And North America’s commercial real estate owners – especially those who own buildings with large rooftops – ....
How to Ensure Safety Under UL 3741 – Understanding the risks and limitations of solutions without DC optimization
The introduction of the UL 3741 Standard for Photovoltaic Hazard Control in 2020 was hailed as an important milestone in the solar industry’s continuing drive to improve solar system safety. Building on rapid shutdown best pract....
How to Mitigate Temporary Overvoltages in PV Plants
It is mandatory that solar power plants remain connected to power grids for a certain period to support them during fault events. However, under certain circumstances, these ride-through functions may exhibit delayed response or even misoperation of ....
SolarPuff-LS (Light Sensor) is a portable, lightweight (2.6oz) solar lantern, made with Tri-axial weave fabric sail cloth that folds flat an....
The new Drift Solar Snow Fence System from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. will carefully handle the melting conditions of fallen snow. Des....
SumoQuote has launched their brand new Solar quoting system featuring EagleView TrueDesign as the premium design partner. SumoQuote Solar al....
With a new hardware and firmware design, the standby power consumption of PVH’s DBOX5 has been reduced by 75%, allowing it to increase aut....

Energy Storage

BESS Asset Owners Must Prep for Cyber Threats
Predicted phenomenal growth of BESS  Energy storage is an increasingly key component of the transition to a low-carbon economy. It enables the integration of renewable energy sources, improves grid reliability and stability, and provides back....
Domestic Supply Chain and Manufacturing for VRFB Are Critical for Long-Duration Energy Storage
The likelihood of a renewable power grid increases the need for energy storage systems (ESS) capable of reliably and cost-effectively shifting the time between when renewable energy is generated and when it is used. More specifically, when solar gene....
Battery Energy Storage System ROI: 3 factors for profitability
Battery energy storage systems are a great way for manufacturing facilities to reduce costs and even generate additional revenue. However, these projects come at a high cost and have a lengthy and involved deployment process. Fortunately, there are s....
SolarEdge Technologies’ new Bi-Directional DC EV Charger enables solar-powered Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionali....
SMA America’s Home Energy Solution includes the Sunny Boy Smart Energy (SBSE) hybrid inverter, SMA Energy Meter, optional Backup Secure, t....
Ionic Mineral Technologies’ (Ionic MT), Generation 1 Ionisil nano-silicon product for Li-ion cell manufacturers is a drop-in solution for ....
The new generation of Freemaq DC/DC converters is compatible with very high-capacity BESS and communicates directly with the Freesun HEM sol....

Energy Efficiency

The Future of Houses is Passive
University of Toronto’s latest student residence welcomes the future of living with spaces that are warmed by laptops and shower water.  In September 2023, one of North America’s largest residential passive homes, Harmony Commons, located....
Demand Response Program Management: Outsourcing vs. in-house
For decades, demand response (DR) has proven a tried-and-true conservation tactic to mitigate energy usage during peak demand hours. Historically, those peak demand hours were relatively predictable, with increases in demand paralleling commuter and ....
Can Residential Customers Help Boost Energy Reliability?
On Christmas Eve 2022, a powerful winter storm in the United States delivered what were, in some places, the coldest temperatures in 40 years — in others, it was the coldest ever recorded. In the Midwest and North Atlantic, the footprint of the PJM....
Aircuity's new "Airside" Energy Dashboard lets building owners quickly identify which areas across the entire portfolio are consuming the ....
Created in partnership with Recurve, the Demand FLEXmarket provides tools to measure hourly reductions in energy use that will allow MCE to ....
Endress+Hauser launched iTEMP TMT142B, new generation smart temperature transmitter with Bluetooth. The transmitter delivers accurate and re....
Franklin Energy's Curist provides personalized participation paths designed to benefit both utilities and their customers. Curist is a custo....